GILBERT, Ariz. — An 18-year-old arrested last week for his alleged involvement in a Gilbert assault has been connected to a separate assault that occurred in Mesa last May.
Christopher Fantastic, who was one of four teens recently detained for allegedly assaulting a juvenile outside an In-N-Out in Gilbert, has now been arrested for allegedly being involved in a different "vicious attack," Mesa police said.
The incident occurred on May 29, 2023 near Val Vista Drive and Southern Avenue and involved up to 40 juveniles and young adults fighting.
A Snapchat video captured the incident, which helped investigators to identify the subjects who were violently striking the victim.
The victim allegedly told investigators the attack felt "pre-planned" and that he was in "no position" to defend himself against the group of assailants, court records show.
Earlier this month, Mesa police received a report about the May incident that resulted in police identifying two suspects: a 17-year-old who was arrested on Jan. 11 and Fantastic.
Police said Fantastic is facing a charge of aggravated assault.
Anyone with more information about this case can contact Mesa police at 480-644-2211.
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